Steganography
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Also known as: data hiding, image stego
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Steganography hides data inside other files (images, audio) so the presence of the secret is not obvious — used for privacy and sometimes malware C2.
Real-World Example
Malware reading hidden commands from pixels of a meme image posted online.
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